Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

A process that allows citizens to propose and vote directly on laws or constitutional amendments, bypassing the legislature. It is a form of direct democracy.

A process allowing citizens to propose new laws or constitutional amendments through petition and direct vote.

Processes that allow citizens to vote directly on laws or policies, such as referendums, initiatives, and recalls, bypassing representative bodies.

A process allowing citizens to propose and vote on laws directly.

A procedure allowing voters to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term through a direct vote.

A process allowing voters to petition for the removal of an elected official before the end of their term, enabling direct accountability.

A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal or law.

A minimum voter turnout requirement that must be met for a referendum result to be valid.